Failed to load the extension in Google Chrome while recording

When you select the Chrome browser to record a Web UI test in HCL DevOps Test Hub (Test Hub), if you get the Failed to load extension message, then you must first install the DevOps Test browser extension for Chrome.

About this task

You can install the extension that is available on the Chrome Web Store at DevOps Test Chrome extension.
You have an option to install the extension in the default profile of Chrome or use one of the other profiles available. If you use a different profile, then you must add an environment variable in your system with the following values:
  • Variable name: DEVOPS_TEST_CHROME_PROFILE_NAME
  • Variable value: <profile_name>

Procedure

  1. Open Google Chrome.
  2. Switch to the Chrome profile for which you want to add the extension by clicking the profile on the toolbar.
  3. Go to the Chrome Web Store.
    The extensions page is displayed.
  4. Click Add to Chrome.
    The Add "DevOps Test"? dialog is displayed.
  5. Click Add extension.
    A confirmation message is displayed.
  6. Close all the Chrome browsers.
    Additionally, you can check and terminate any active browser processes in the background.
  7. Open Test Hub in the Edge or Firefox browser.
  8. Record a test by choosing the Chrome browser from the Browser drop-down list.